कडी पत्ता
kaḍī pattā
The English phrase "curry leaves" is translated into Nepali as कडी पत्ता (kaḍī pattā).
The term कडी पत्ता is used specifically in the context of South Asian cuisine to refer to the seasoning leaves, rather than a general description of any leaf used in a curry.
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is a compound where कडी refers to the curry/tempering and पत्ता means leaves.
How do you pronounce it?
kaḍī pattā
Did you know?
- While कडी पत्ता is used in cooking, the word पत्ता also means 'page' in Nepali, meaning a book is essentially a collection of 'leaves'.
- Although it is called 'curry' in English and कडी in Nepali, the plant is not actually related to the turmeric or cumin that gives most curries their yellow color.
- In Nepal, कडी पत्ता are sometimes used in traditional home remedies for digestion, moving the plant's use beyond just the kitchen.
Examples in context
- मलाई कडी पत्ताको सुगन्ध मनपर्छ।Malāī kaḍī pattāko sugandha manaparcha.I like the aroma of curry leaves.
- तरकारीमा कडी पत्ता हाल्नुहोस्।Tarakārīmā kaḍī pattā hālnuhōs.Please add curry leaves to the curry.
- बजारमा कडी पत्ता पाइन्छ।Bajar mā kaḍī pattā pāincha.Curry leaves are available in the market.
Example conversation
Pratiksha and Dipesh are cooking dinner in the kitchen.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaके हामीसँग कडी पत्ता छ?Ke hāmīsaṅga kaḍī pattā cha?Do we have curry leaves?
- दिपेश Dipeshहो, म भर्खरै कडी पत्ता ल्याएँ।Ho, ma bharkharai kaḍī pattā lyā'ē.Yes, I just brought some curry leaves.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaदिपेश, कडी पत्ता त निकै ताजा छ।Dipēsh, kaḍī pattā ta nikai tajā cha.Dipesh, these curry leaves are very fresh.
- दिपेश Dipeshत्यो त राम्रो कुरा हो।Tyō ta rāmro kurā hō.That is a good thing.
